Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowAmerican · lunchBest Tuna Melts (Easy, Crispy & Cheesy)A crispy, cheesy open-faced tuna melt with minimal mayo, two kinds of cheese, and a quick broil for a satisfying lunch.total20 minprep15 mincook5 minservings4Original recipe on fountainavenuekitchen.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Best Tuna Melts (Easy, Crispy & Cheesy) to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredientsAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients4 servingsBack to 4 servings1 can tuna, 5-ounce, I use water-packed, drained2 tbsp finely diced celery1 tbsp minced green onion, in a pinch omit or sub yellow/red onion, shallot, or chives1 scant tablespoon capers, optional, rinsed and drained1 tsp Dijon mustard, 5ml, can use equal amount sriracha for a different twist2 tbsp mayonnaise, 26g0.25 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1ozKosher salt and ground black pepper, I use a pinch or two of salt and several hearty grinds of the pepper mill, to taste2 large, 4 halves, thick slices sourdough or multi-grain bread of choice—or use 2 English muffins or favorite GF bread0.25 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1ozStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Make the tuna salad: Place the drained tuna in a mixing bowl and break apart with a fork. Add the green onion, celery, capers, Dijon, and mayonnaise. Fold in the mozzarella and season with salt and pepper. The tuna salad may be refrigerated until needed.2Step 2: When ready to eat, turn on the broiler, and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Alternatively, you may use a toaster oven or air fryer if preferred.3Step 3: Crisp the bread: Broil the bread until golden brown on top, watching closely, as this doesn’t take more than a minute or two. Flip the bread to toast the other side to your liking. (If using a toaster or air fryer, simply toast until the bread is crisp.)4Step 4: Top the bread: Remove from the oven and spread the tuna salad over the bread, pressing down lightly and covering the slices all the way to the edges. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over each piece of bread.5Step 5: The finish: Place the sandwiches under the broiler and cook until the cheese is bubbling and lightly golden in spots. This may take just a minute if the melts are on the top rack (about 5 inches from the element). I’ve taken to placing the melts a little lower, especially if I've made the tuna ahead and refrigerated, so they warm slightly throughout as the cheese melts. Feel free to broil on whichever rack you prefer, just watch closely to avoid burning.getsaucepan.com/r/e778a07c-a210-4337-a675-e9ed3154f86c · Original: https://fountainavenuekitchen.com/tuna-melts/
